Jimmie's Impact on the Lives of People Living with MS

Joan Nixon was an exceptional artist, mother of four, and a graduate of The Jimmie Heuga Center CAN DO program.
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Joan was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in her early 40s and was confined to a wheelchair for 50 years. By incorporating symptom management skills pioneered by Jimmie Heuga to support his own MS challenges, Joan was able to live alone at home, with support from occasional caregiver and family visits, until her death on October 30, 2024 at the age of 93.  Read More....

CAN DO: The Legacy of Jimmie Heuga

​Olympic skier Jimmie Heuga will inspire you in this story of one man’s battle to live with the debilitating effects of a chronic disease.

Through his own emotional and physical fight, Heuga pioneered a revolutionary philosophy of care for people living with multiple sclerosis.

This amazing tribute shows first-hand the indomitable spirit of the man and those whose lives he transformed on his journey to save himself.
​Click here to watch the trailer.
“Jimmie’s story is a super-star story that comes along very rarely. He was a true hero. We need to preserve Jimmie’s MS legacy as a motivational story for people living with MS, and to continue the work that he started... I also believe it can represent a story that will inspire people in all aspects of their lives. What he contributed to the field of MS care management is amazing.”
Mike Marolt, CPA, Ski Mountaineer, Documentary Filmmaker, 
​Distinguished Member-Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame, 2018 Inductee ​
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​​CAN DO: THE LEGACY OF JIMMIE HEUGA Media Kit